Manager, Corporate Communications - Iqaluit, Canada - Nunavut Government

Nunavut Government

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Iqaluit, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Community:

Iqaluit
Reference number:
QEC23021
Type of employment:
Indeterminate
Union Status:
Excluded
Salary:

- $104,757.35 to $123,290.25 per annum

Northern Allowance:

- $16,008 per annum

Subsidized staff housing available
Closing Date:
Friday, August 25, :59pm

Energize your career in the Arctic

Find your next exciting adventure in the Canadian Arctic Join our team of highly motivated and experienced industry professionals as we provide safe, reliable, and affordable power across Nunavut.

Working in Nunavut
Nunavut is Canada's newest and largest territory and has the fastest growing economy in the country.

With breathtaking landscapes and amazing adventure opportunities, you will find excitement not only in your career, but in your free time as well.

If the thought of dog sledding, snowmobiling, kayaking, ice fishing, or exploring a rich culture filled with distinct artwork and music sounds enticing, Nunavut is the place for you.

Qulliq Energy Corporation
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) is entrusted to provide safe, reliable power to all customers in Nunavut.

Owned by the Government of Nunavut and operated as an arms-length territorial corporation, QEC is the sole provider of electricity and district heating in Nunavut.

In comparison to other utilities in Canada, QEC faces unique challenges as it operates 25 stand-alone diesel power generation facilities and distribution systems located in each of the territory's communities.

Manager, Corporate Communications (QEC

Iqaluit, Nunavut

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Affairs, the Manager, Corporate Communications will lead the strategic development, implementation, and ongoing management of internal and external communications, and media relations for QEC.

Reporting to the Director, of Corporate Affairs and working with Senior Management, this role is responsible for the flow of information between the Corporation, the Board of Directors, QEC's management, and the public.

The Manager, of Corporate Communications provides QEC with an efficient coordination and liaison function for its public relations and internal and external communications.

The position provides communications planning and media relations support and advice to all QEC directors, managers, and staff for all divisions and regions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Participates as the Corporate Affairs department's liaison in the development of the department's communications guidelines, standards, and strategies to guide senior management in conducting communication activities at their level.
Managing public relations activities including branding and positioning strategies to promote QEC as an innovative energy company.
Leads and provides the Corporation with a full range of writing clear press releases, public service announcements, PowerPoint presentations, speeches, and other related material. The incumbent will also prepare, edit edited it, and review all print, broadcast, and electronic communications to ensure that they are consistent.
Responds to media inquiries and develops and maintains positive relationships with the media and outside stakeholders.
Develops and implements departmental communications procedures to effectively coordinate the design and production of print, electronic, and other communications products.
Develops short and longterm communications strategies and materials that align with QEC's corporate strategy and manage their execution.
Create tools, processes, work plans, and reporting mechanisms for tracking projects and measuring progress.
Builds strong internal relationships across QEC; influences internal teams to promote the effective and efficient flow of information throughout the organization.
Creates employee communications and social media strategies and programs to engage employees in QEC's strategic vision, values, and mission (ex. Quarterly Newsletter,, internet/intranet improvements, etc.)
Builds strong internal relationships across QEC; influences internal teams to promote the effective and efficient flow of information throughout the organization.
Develops and maintains a centralized service for the translation of all department materials.
Provides strategic communications advice to senior management, including ensuring company spokespeople are properly trained and prepared for engagement with media and stakeholders.
Gathers information from departments and prepares the corporation's Annual report
Plans and coordinates special events for projects, milestones, and completions, and anniversaries and includes writing speaking points for senior officials, elaborating on guest lists, issuing invitations, and arrangement of publicity of events where required.
Represents and promotes the Corporation at events such as regional trade shows and fielding questions from visitors.